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Chase Jarvis – photographer of the year
I’ve been away – hence the silence – but even while travelling (and taking pictures on my ‘grown-up’ camera) I couldn’t help reaching for...
Michal Dzierza
Dec 7, 20092 min read
Guide to HD video
The excellent DP Review has published what looks like a good introduction to using digital cameras with HD video capabilities. Beginner’s...
Michal Dzierza
Dec 1, 20091 min read


Thinking outside the Wall
His blog shows just why you should – if possible – get off the beaten track to capture the real spirit of the moment. The main event (in...
Michal Dzierza
Nov 16, 20092 min read


How to photograph people?
One of the reasons why I set up this blog is to be able to share with whoever is interested in photography things that I’ve learned...
Michal Dzierza
Nov 5, 20093 min read


Weekend at the museum
And it was my first visit there with a good camera. We went there with friends to see the newly opened ceramics section and I have to say...
Michal Dzierza
Nov 3, 20091 min read


National Geographic International Photography Contest 2009
The prize? There are two in fact. A camera – not any camera, of course, but a Leica one. The winning image will also be published in the...
Michal Dzierza
Oct 28, 20091 min read


Image problems with Canon 7D
strange black dots which appeared on some images. Subsequent firmware updates removed the problem, yet Canon’s reputation suffered a...
Michal Dzierza
Oct 28, 20092 min read
People in photos – Flickr’s new function
Do you remember what you felt every time you realised your friend had tagged a picture of you on Facebook? And do you remember how you...
Michal Dzierza
Oct 26, 20091 min read


Flickr galleries
First, let’s explain the naming convention. What is a gallery? Unlike sets and collections, Flickr galleries don’t contain your own...
Michal Dzierza
Oct 25, 20092 min read
Skiing with Canon 5D Mark II
Would you be brave enough to do this with your Canon 5D Mark II? I know I wouldn’t… I don’t ski. http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=...
Michal Dzierza
Oct 24, 20091 min read


New York Times launches Lens
Photography, video and photojournalism – the New York Times has just launched a new photoblog, called Lens. I’m loving the fact that more...
Michal Dzierza
May 18, 20092 min read


Don’t you just love spring?
#Canon #photo #photography
Michal Dzierza
May 5, 20091 min read
7 things you should know about Flickr
So who hasn’t heard about Flickr? It’s been around for ages, but I’m always surprised to see how many people don’t know some simple...
Michal Dzierza
Apr 25, 20091 min read


Mirror images
I’ve just discovered that Mirror.co.uk – of all places – has a great blog for all those interested in professional photography or...
Michal Dzierza
Apr 13, 20091 min read
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